Vizio LCD

[fan4life]

Any one have any info on these TVs. Quality, durability. I see the price is great.

[Delhommey]

If you're on a budget, I'd do it in a heartbeat.

Compared to a Samsung or a Sony, the amount of difference in quality =/= the amount of difference in price.

Of course that's true in a lot of things, but it's definitely true here.

[Johnny Rockets]

Great buy IMO

[solorca]

I have a friend with a Vizio, and it works great. I've also noticed that a lot of places like Biscuitville use that brand, which means that they must last a long time, since they are on for 10+ hours a day, every day.

[catfangmang]

Just be aware of the return policies, and the repair histories. ANd save the box it came in. Some of the lower end tvs cost almost as much to ship back to mfr as the whole TV does, unless you get the store warranty, which can be debated ad nauseum.

here's an old article someone posted in nervana awhile ago...

http://hdguru.com/?p=107

with the Vizio discussion section exerpted....

Next up, Vizio HDTVs. Here is what appears on its website, with bold added by the HD Guru.
”Service Labor
During the one (1) year warranty period, VIZIO will provide, when needed, service labor to repair a manufacturing defect at its designated service center. To obtain warranty service in the United States, you must first contact VIZIO Technical Support via email at techsupport@VIZIO.com or via phone at (949) 428-2525. The determination of service will be made by VIZIO. PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR UNIT TO VIZIO WITHOUT PRIOR AUTHORIZATION.
Service
During the one (1) year warranty period, VIZIO will, at its option and sole discretion, repair or replace defective parts, which may be new or remanufactured, including replacement of the entire unit. The Customer will be required to ship the product to the service center indicated by VIZIO when the return authorization is provided. The Customer is responsible for all transportation charges to the service center. VIZIO is not responsible for the de-installation or re-installation of the product.
Packaging and Shipping Instruction
When shipping the product to an authorized VIZIO service facility, the original carton box and packing material, or an equivalent as designated by VIZIO, must be utilized.”
According to Vizio, all TVs 37” and larger must go by truck to California. Fed Ex Ground from NY to Vizio in Irvine, CA is $88.95 for its 42” LCD TV and $108.95 for its 50” plasma. You threw out the TVs packing carton? If you are in the warranty period, it’s no problem, Vizio will ship you a new cardboard box at no charge (according to its CS rep).
If the Vizio flat screen breaks after the one-year warranty expires is where it gets expensive. The prices are shocking.
For any Visio 42” LCD, the carton and packing material with shipping is $300. Its out of warranty service is at a “Flat Rate” of $300 parts + $140 labor. Outbound shipping (FED EX ground) to Vizio cost $89. For return freight, Vizio charges $250 bringing the total cost of an out of warranty repair cost a staggering $1079. The current cost of a new Visio 42” LCD at Circuit City is $1099. Think of it, twenty bucks more and you get a brand new disposable TV with a new one-year warranty. What a deal!

[zt001]

I've had a 37'' from Costco for about a year and had no problems out of it. Get it at Costco and take advantage of their great return policies.

[Duekster]

Originally Posted by catfangmang

Just be aware of the return policies, and the repair histories. ANd save the box it came in. Some of the lower end tvs cost almost as much to ship back to mfr as the whole TV does, unless you get the store warranty, which can be debated ad nauseum.

here's an old article someone posted in nervana awhile ago...

http://hdguru.com/?p=107

with the Vizio discussion section exerpted....

Next up, Vizio HDTVs. Here is what appears on its website, with bold added by the HD Guru.
”Service Labor
During the one (1) year warranty period, VIZIO will provide, when needed, service labor to repair a manufacturing defect at its designated service center. To obtain warranty service in the United States, you must first contact VIZIO Technical Support via email at techsupport@VIZIO.com or via phone at (949) 428-2525. The determination of service will be made by VIZIO. PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR UNIT TO VIZIO WITHOUT PRIOR AUTHORIZATION.
Service
During the one (1) year warranty period, VIZIO will, at its option and sole discretion, repair or replace defective parts, which may be new or remanufactured, including replacement of the entire unit. The Customer will be required to ship the product to the service center indicated by VIZIO when the return authorization is provided. The Customer is responsible for all transportation charges to the service center. VIZIO is not responsible for the de-installation or re-installation of the product.
Packaging and Shipping Instruction
When shipping the product to an authorized VIZIO service facility, the original carton box and packing material, or an equivalent as designated by VIZIO, must be utilized.”
According to Vizio, all TVs 37” and larger must go by truck to California. Fed Ex Ground from NY to Vizio in Irvine, CA is $88.95 for its 42” LCD TV and $108.95 for its 50” plasma. You threw out the TVs packing carton? If you are in the warranty period, it’s no problem, Vizio will ship you a new cardboard box at no charge (according to its CS rep).
If the Vizio flat screen breaks after the one-year warranty expires is where it gets expensive. The prices are shocking.
For any Visio 42” LCD, the carton and packing material with shipping is $300. Its out of warranty service is at a “Flat Rate” of $300 parts + $140 labor. Outbound shipping (FED EX ground) to Vizio cost $89. For return freight, Vizio charges $250 bringing the total cost of an out of warranty repair cost a staggering $1079. The current cost of a new Visio 42” LCD at Circuit City is $1099. Think of it, twenty bucks more and you get a brand new disposable TV with a new one-year warranty. What a deal!

A lot of electronics are not field serviceable and have become disposable. I strongly recommend monster power surge protection on home theaters.

Also, most items have a safety factor. So if they are willing to provide a one year, very likely it is a 3 year average burn out rate. Most electronics either fail in the first 30 days or last very long time. If you buy one run the shit out of it the first 60 days.

[pantherclaw]

My sister has a beautiful 42 inch Vizio. It's honestly a better TV than many other more expensive sets.

[Johnny Rockets]

Originally Posted by pantherclaw

My sister has a beautiful 42 inch Vizio. It's honestly a better TV than many other more expensive sets.

I've seen your sisters Vizio and I agree it is beautiful.....wait what are we talking about again?


(sorry couldn't resist)

[pantherclaw]

It's all good...not only did I expect someone to jump on it, I knew it would be you JR.

[GoCarolina8990]

Vizio's seemed god when they first came out and only seem to be getting better, especially if your on a budget. I have an LG 32inch and that has been GREAT for 800$. I would look into the LG's also but Vizio's are definitely a good TV.

[Charlottenian]

I bought a 37 inch Vizio 720p Refurb from pcconnection about 7 months ago for $499 with free shipping... it was a GREAT deal... I bought a 4 year warranty for the TV from Vizio directly for $69 to cover the TV for any issues. Great TV for the money, mine has 2 HDMI connections and the picture is very nice

[jim stone]

Wal mart has Vizios.

[Doc Holiday]

Originally Posted by fan4life

Any one have any info on these TVs. Quality, durability. I see the price is great.

I would some say do some bargan hunting and not buy the first thing you see, last year when I got my 32" Panasonic I paid $600 for a $1300 TV because the Radio Shack I went to ordered it in for someone that worked there that was fired before the TV was arrived and they where just trying to sell it to clear out space because it wasn't a normal product that they carried.

If you have more questions post them in the Nerdvana forums so I can see them sooner

[Doc Holiday]

Originally Posted by jim stone

Wal mart has Vizios.

the ones they sell at Walmat are not very good and if I was going to put down some money for a HDTV I would pass on those